We here at GoMech spend a lot of time pondering the world of KoolDuct.
During a normal, random, conversation it turned to my previous post. 806
billion kWh is impressive it translated into about $207.78 saved in energy (I’m
assuming electrical energy at 8.5 cents per kWh) per person in the US. This is
great, but the argument is this is not realistic. I would agree. It would be
not only difficult but unfeasible to deconstruct every business and residence in
the US
and replace it with KoolDuct to pursue these savings. The main point still
stands – new construction and renovation should be using this product. The savings
does imply a second point. If the US
was not so far behind the rest of the world in the use of insulated foam
panels, these savings would already be built in the current US infrastructure
– more to come.
There is also another argument. These savings can be met
with other products such as resealing joints with standard duct tape, etc. And
again I would agree that this would produce these savings. I hope people do
take action on this. Although, people will be missing other savings not implied
in my post. These include and not limited to; indoor air quality gains (IAQ),
the savings of the insulation (we have only been speaking to the sealing of
ducts), install cost and longevity.